Walton County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 14,679 students in Walton County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Walton County School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Walton County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 83% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.71
# American Indian Students
41 Students
3,935 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
274 Students
85,910 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,899 Students
328,905 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
19%
# Black Students
3,668 Students
635,819 Students
% Black Students
25%
36%
# White Students
8,019 Students
614,882 Students
% White Students
55%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
22 Students
1,758 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
756 Students
84,547 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
490
51,011
# Students in K Grade:
957
119,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,059
125,772
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,058
129,342
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,032
126,525
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,074
128,080
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,069
129,325
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,118
129,829
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,124
132,023
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,126
134,149
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,316
154,476
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,265
144,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,017
131,655
# Students in 12th Grade:
974
119,738
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,057 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,234. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,321 is less than the state median of $13,365. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Walton County School District?
Walton County School District manages 15 public schools serving 14,679 students.
What is the rank of Walton County School District?
Walton County School District is ranked #52 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Walton County School District?
55% of Walton County School District students are White, 25% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Walton County School District?
Walton County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Walton County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,321 is less than the state median of $13,365. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 15 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 14,679 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 45%
Graduation Rate
: 95% (Top 20% in GA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 45% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 44% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
